A sermon preached before the Queen at White-Hall, August 21, 1692 by Nathanael Resbury ...

Resbury, Nathanael, 1643-1711
Publisher: Printed for Tho Bennet
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1692
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A57063 ESTC ID: R35361 STC ID: R1133
Subject Headings: Bible. -- O.T. -- Job XXXIII, 22-24; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 Job xxxiij. 22, 23, 24. His soul draweth near unto the grave, and his life to the destroyers. Job xxxiij. 22, 23, 24. His soul draws near unto the grave, and his life to the destroyers. np1 crd. crd, crd, crd po31 n1 vvz av-j p-acp dt n1, cc po31 n1 p-acp dt n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 3
1 If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto Man his uprightness: If there be a Messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to show unto Man his uprightness: cs pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp pno31, dt n1, pi p-acp dt crd, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 3
2 Then is he gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down unto the pit; I have found a ransom. Then is he gracious unto him, and Says, Deliver him from going down unto the pit; I have found a ransom. av vbz pns31 j p-acp pno31, cc vvz, vvb pno31 p-acp vvg a-acp p-acp dt n1; pns11 vhb vvn dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 0 Image 3
3 THese words have something in them, that seems dark and mysterious, as a great many passages, in this Book of Job particularly, have. THese words have something in them, that seems dark and mysterious, as a great many passages, in this Book of Job particularly, have. d n2 vhb pi p-acp pno32, cst vvz j cc j, c-acp dt j d n2, p-acp d n1 pp-f np1 av-j, vhb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
4 It is one entire and lofty Poem, and not onely so, but one of the ancientest pieces of Writing that was ever deliver'd to the World; It is one entire and lofty Poem, and not only so, but one of the Ancientest Pieces of Writing that was ever Delivered to the World; pn31 vbz crd j cc j n1, cc xx av-j av, cc-acp crd pp-f dt js n2 pp-f vvg cst vbds av vvn p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
5 and so, must needs have things in it very difficult; and so, must needs have things in it very difficult; cc av, vmb av vhi n2 p-acp pn31 av j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
6 being either Proverbial expressions, peculiar to the Age or Countries amongst whom they were then in use, being either Proverbial expressions, peculiar to the Age or Countries among whom they were then in use, vbg d np1 n2, j p-acp dt n1 cc n2 p-acp ro-crq pns32 vbdr av p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
7 or else References to the Histories of those Times; or Else References to the Histories of those Times; cc av n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
8 which being now wholly out of reach, render the passages that concern them, so much the more abstruse and unintelligible. which being now wholly out of reach, render the passages that concern them, so much the more abstruse and unintelligible. r-crq vbg av av-jn av pp-f n1, vvb dt n2 cst vvb pno32, av av-d dt av-dc j cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
9 However, if we consider the drift of this Chapter, where my Text is, it may make for clearing up these words, However, if we Consider the drift of this Chapter, where my Text is, it may make for clearing up these words, c-acp, cs pns12 vvb dt n1 pp-f d n1, c-crq po11 n1 vbz, pn31 vmb vvi p-acp vvg a-acp d n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
10 and the design of that Subject of discourse I intend from them. and the Design of that Subject of discourse I intend from them. cc dt n1 pp-f d n-jn pp-f n1 pns11 vvb p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 1 Image 3
11 Elihu, one of Job 's Visitants, is remembring him of the various methods God is pleas'd to take, in teaching and disciplining Mankind; Elihu, one of Job is Visitants, is remembering him of the various methods God is pleased to take, in teaching and disciplining Mankind; np1, crd pp-f n1 vbz n2, vbz vvg pno31 pp-f dt j n2 np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi, p-acp vvg cc vvg n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
12 with all his gracious Ends and Designs in these ways of instruction, viz. to bring Men to the knowledge both of God himself, and of their own state. with all his gracious Ends and Designs in these ways of instruction, viz. to bring Men to the knowledge both of God himself, and of their own state. p-acp d po31 j n2 cc n2 p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, n1 pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp dt n1 av-d pp-f np1 px31, cc pp-f po32 d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
13 He shows further, all those mixtures of goodness, the softnings and mitigations, the allays or refreshments, that God is pleas'd to minister, He shows further, all those mixtures of Goodness, the softenings and mitigations, the allays or refreshments, that God is pleased to minister, pns31 vvz av-jc, d d n2 pp-f n1, dt n2 cc n2, dt vvz cc n2, cst np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
14 even under the sharpest afflictions, which he thinks fit sometimes to bring upon Men. The ways of instruction represented in this Chapter, are, even under the Sharpest afflictions, which he thinks fit sometime to bring upon Men. The ways of instruction represented in this Chapter, Are, av p-acp dt js n2, r-crq pns31 vvz j av pc-acp vvi p-acp n2. dt n2 pp-f n1 vvn p-acp d n1, vbr, (3) sermon (DIV1) 2 Image 3
15 1. By Visions or Night-dreams. When the Mind was retir'd from the business and noise of the day, 1. By Visions or Night-dreams. When the Mind was retired from the business and noise of the day, crd p-acp n2 cc n2. c-crq dt n1 vbds vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
16 and was more receptive of divine impressions. and was more receptive of divine impressions. cc vbds av-dc j pp-f j-jn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
17 A way, which it pleas'd God to take something more frequently, as a Ministry of knowledge, A Way, which it pleased God to take something more frequently, as a Ministry of knowledge, dt n1, r-crq pn31 vvd np1 pc-acp vvi pi dc av-j, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
18 when Men had no other supply of Revelation; no written Oracles of God for a rule and standard of their belief and actions. when Men had no other supply of Revelation; no written Oracles of God for a Rule and standard of their belief and actions. c-crq n2 vhd dx j-jn n1 pp-f n1; dx j-vvn n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
19 Ver. 14, 15, 16. God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not. Ver. 14, 15, 16. God speaks once, yea twice, yet man perceives it not. np1 crd, crd, crd np1 vvz a-acp, uh av, av n1 vvz pn31 xx. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
20 In a Dream, in a Vision of the night — then he openeth the Ears of men and sealeth their instruction. In a Dream, in a Vision of the night — then he Openeth the Ears of men and Sealeth their instruction. p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 — av pns31 vvz dt n2 pp-f n2 cc vvz po32 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 4 Image 3
21 But then, as God was wont to instruct Mankind, by Visions or Dreams, so he had another way, But then, as God was wont to instruct Mankind, by Visions or Dreams, so he had Another Way, cc-acp av, c-acp np1 vbds j pc-acp vvi n1, p-acp n2 cc n2, av pns31 vhd j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
22 and that more usual, that which (as it might be circumstanc'd) might prove much more instructive, more effectual for his correction and amendment every way. and that more usual, that which (as it might be circumstanced) might prove much more instructive, more effectual for his correction and amendment every Way. cc d dc j, cst r-crq (c-acp pn31 vmd vbi vvn) vmd vvi d dc j, av-dc j p-acp po31 n1 cc n1 d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 5 Image 3
23 And this was, by afflictions and calamities of life: And this was, by afflictions and calamities of life: cc d vbds, p-acp n2 cc n2 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
24 Especially Diseases and Sicknesses, which were not intended meerly to afflict Mankind, or make their lives uneasie or uncomfortable; Especially Diseases and Sicknesses, which were not intended merely to afflict Mankind, or make their lives uneasy or uncomfortable; av-j n2 cc n2, r-crq vbdr xx vvn av-j pc-acp vvi n1, cc vvi po32 n2 j cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
25 but to give them a sight of themselves, to remember them of their guilt to teach them their duty, but to give them a sighed of themselves, to Remember them of their guilt to teach them their duty, cc-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 dt n1 pp-f px32, pc-acp vvi pno32 pp-f po32 n1 pc-acp vvi pno32 po32 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
26 how they may learn to carry themselves before God, with all submission to his Will, dependance upon his Providence, how they may Learn to carry themselves before God, with all submission to his Will, dependence upon his Providence, c-crq pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp np1, p-acp d n1 p-acp po31 n1, n1 p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
27 and repentance for the irregularities of Life, by which they have provok'd God. Ver. 19. and so on. and Repentance for the irregularities of Life, by which they have provoked God. Ver. 19. and so on. cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, p-acp r-crq pns32 vhb vvn np1. np1 crd cc av a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
28 He is chasten'd also with pains upon his bed, and the multitude of his bones with strong pain, He is chastened also with pains upon his Bed, and the multitude of his bones with strong pain, pns31 vbz vvn av p-acp n2 p-acp po31 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po31 n2 p-acp j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
29 so that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty meat. His soul draweth near unto the grave, and his life to the destroyers. so that his life abhorreth bred, and his soul dainty meat. — His soul draws near unto the grave, and his life to the destroyers. av cst po31 n1 vvz n1, cc po31 n1 j n1. — po31 n1 vvz av-j p-acp dt n1, cc po31 n1 p-acp dt n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 6 Image 3
30 — And this way of instruction, as Job himself was at present under; — And this Way of instruction, as Job himself was At present under; — cc d n1 pp-f n1, c-acp n1 px31 vbds p-acp j p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
31 so Elihu, in describing it, seems to accommodate his Expressions to the circumstances of Job 's Sickness; so Elihu, in describing it, seems to accommodate his Expressions to the Circumstances of Job is Sickness; av np1, p-acp vvg pn31, vvz pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 vbz n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
32 to the allays and mitigations he might observe in them, and to the hopes he might have of a good issue and deliverance out of them. to the allays and mitigations he might observe in them, and to the hope's he might have of a good issue and deliverance out of them. p-acp dt vvz cc n2 pns31 vmd vvi p-acp pno32, cc p-acp dt n2 pns31 vmd vhi pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 av pp-f pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
33 The circumstances of his disease, he describes by the pains in his bones, the weakness of his stomach, the consumption of his flesh, The Circumstances of his disease, he describes by the pains in his bones, the weakness of his stomach, the consumption of his Flesh, dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vvz p-acp dt n2 p-acp po31 n2, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
34 and that degree of wasting, that he seems (as we express it) as if he were just drawing on. and that degree of wasting, that he seems (as we express it) as if he were just drawing on. cc d n1 pp-f vvg, cst pns31 vvz (c-acp pns12 vvb pn31) c-acp cs pns31 vbdr av vvg a-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
35 His soul draweth near unto the grave. The allays and mitigations he might observe were these; His soul draws near unto the grave. The allays and mitigations he might observe were these; po31 n1 vvz av-j p-acp dt n1. dt vvz cc n2 pns31 vmd vvi vbdr d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
36 That he had those about him, that might instruct him in the Will of God; that might bring him to a sense of himself; That he had those about him, that might instruct him in the Will of God; that might bring him to a sense of himself; cst pns31 vhd d p-acp pno31, cst vmd vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; cst vmd vvi pno31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f px31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
37 that might interpose with God in his behalf, and prevail for the removal of this present affliction. that might interpose with God in his behalf, and prevail for the removal of this present affliction. cst vmd vvi p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
38 If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to show unto man his uprightness: If there be a Messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to show unto man his uprightness: cs pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp pno31, dt n1, pi p-acp dt crd, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 po31 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
39 Then he is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down unto the pit; I have found a ransom. Then he is gracious unto him, and Says, Deliver him from going down unto the pit; I have found a ransom. av pns31 vbz j p-acp pno31, cc vvz, vvb pno31 p-acp vvg a-acp p-acp dt n1; pns11 vhb vvn dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 7 Image 3
40 Lastly, The encouraging hopes he might have of a rescue from death (tho' his disease look't very dangerously) ver. 25, 26. His flesh shall be fresher than a Child's, he shall return to the days of his youth, he shall pray unto God, Lastly, The encouraging hope's he might have of a rescue from death (though his disease looked very dangerously) for. 25, 26. His Flesh shall be fresher than a Child's, he shall return to the days of his youth, he shall pray unto God, ord, dt vvg n2 pns31 vmd vhi pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1 (cs po31 n1 vvb|pn31 av av-j) p-acp. crd, crd po31 n1 vmb vbi jc cs dt ng1, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
41 and he will be favourable unto him, and he shall see his face with joy. and he will be favourable unto him, and he shall see his face with joy. cc pns31 vmb vbi j p-acp pno31, cc pns31 vmb vvi po31 n1 p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 8 Image 3
42 In the words thus explain'd, by what went before, and what follow after, there may arise these three Things observable. In the words thus explained, by what went before, and what follow After, there may arise these three Things observable. p-acp dt n2 av vvn, p-acp r-crq vvd a-acp, cc q-crq vvb p-acp, pc-acp vmb vvi d crd n2 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 9 Image 3
43 1. The great incidency of humane Nature to sickness and bodily diseases; His soul draweth near to the grave, &c. 2. That sickness and bodily diseases, to which humane Nature is so incident, have a great deal of instruction in them; 1. The great incidency of humane Nature to sickness and bodily diseases; His soul draws near to the grave, etc. 2. That sickness and bodily diseases, to which humane Nature is so incident, have a great deal of instruction in them; crd dt j n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp n1 cc j n2; po31 n1 vvz av-j p-acp dt n1, av crd cst n1 cc j n2, p-acp r-crq j n1 vbz av j, vhb dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32; (3) sermon (DIV1) 10 Image 3
44 and it pleaseth God frequently to inflict them for this very end; that Men might be taught the knowledge of themselves, and their duty toward Him. and it Pleases God frequently to inflict them for this very end; that Men might be taught the knowledge of themselves, and their duty towards Him. cc pn31 vvz n1 av-j pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d j n1; d n2 vmd vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f px32, cc po32 n1 p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
45 This I gather from the tendency of the Argument that Elihu is upon; This I gather from the tendency of the Argument that Elihu is upon; d pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst np1 vbz p-acp; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
46 viz. showing the various methods by which it pleaseth God to teach Men the knowledge of his Will; viz. showing the various methods by which it Pleases God to teach Men the knowledge of his Will; n1 vvg dt j n2 p-acp r-crq pn31 vvz np1 pc-acp vvi n2 dt n1 pp-f po31 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
47 sometimes by Visions and Dreams in the night; at other times, by sickness and other calamities. sometime by Visions and Dreams in the night; At other times, by sickness and other calamities. av p-acp n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1; p-acp j-jn n2, p-acp n1 cc j-jn n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 11 Image 3
48 3. Lastly, It is further observable how great a blessing of Providence it is, and what an allay to the affliction, to enjoy one of the Messengers of God about a Sick-bed. 3. Lastly, It is further observable how great a blessing of Providence it is, and what an allay to the affliction, to enjoy one of the Messengers of God about a Sickbed. crd ord, pn31 vbz jc j c-crq j dt n1 pp-f n1 pn31 vbz, cc q-crq dt n1 p-acp dt n1, pc-acp vvi crd pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
49 Some excellent Person that may read Lectures upon Divine Providence, that may govern us in our behaviour toward God when under his correction and chastisement, some excellent Person that may read Lectures upon Divine Providence, that may govern us in our behaviour towards God when under his correction and chastisement, d j n1 cst vmb vvi n2 p-acp j-jn n1, cst vmb vvi pno12 p-acp po12 n1 p-acp np1 c-crq p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
50 and that may pray in our behalves for the removal of that Calamity, in his own good time. and that may pray in our behalves for the removal of that Calamity, in his own good time. cc cst vmb vvi p-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp po31 d j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
51 If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto man his uprightness, &c. Of these in their Order. I. If there be a Messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to show unto man his uprightness, etc. Of these in their Order. I. cs pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp pno31, dt n1, pi p-acp dt crd, pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 po31 n1, av pp-f d p-acp po32 n1. pns11. (3) sermon (DIV1) 12 Image 3
52 I observe to you the great incidency of humane Nature to sickness and bodily diseases. The best of Men are not exempt from them. I observe to you the great incidency of humane Nature to sickness and bodily diseases. The best of Men Are not exempt from them. pns11 vvb p-acp pn22 dt j n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp n1 cc j n2. dt js pp-f n2 vbr xx j p-acp pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
53 We have two great instances in Job and David; who both fell not onely under the power of common distempers, We have two great instances in Job and David; who both fell not only under the power of Common distempers, pns12 vhb crd j n2 p-acp n1 cc np1; r-crq d vvd xx av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
54 and weaknesses of body, but diseases, as soul and noisom, as sore and painfull, as strange and exemplary, and Weaknesses of body, but diseases, as soul and noisome, as soar and painful, as strange and exemplary, cc n2 pp-f n1, cc-acp n2, c-acp n1 cc j, c-acp av-j cc j, c-acp j cc j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
55 as have ever yet befallen the worst of Men. as have ever yet befallen the worst of Men. c-acp vhb av av vvn dt js pp-f n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
56 And as the best of Men are not exempt, so neither are the youngest, nor those of the strongest constitution. And as the best of Men Are not exempt, so neither Are the youngest, nor those of the Strongest constitution. cc c-acp dt js pp-f n2 vbr xx j, av d vbr dt js, ccx d pp-f dt js n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
57 We may be gay and flourishing in all the Vigours of youth and health to day, We may be gay and flourishing in all the Vigours of youth and health to day, pns12 vmb vbi j cc j-vvg p-acp d dt np1 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
58 and to morrow groaning under the pains and languishings of a sick-bed; not able to move an arme, or wink into a moment's rest; and to morrow groaning under the pains and languishings of a sickbed; not able to move an arm, or wink into a moment's rest; cc p-acp n1 vvg p-acp dt n2 cc n2-vvg pp-f dt n1; xx j pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc vvi p-acp dt ng1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
59 not able to bear the least food or support of Nature, much less to exercise the nobler faculties of Mind in any just thought or act of good reasoning. not able to bear the least food or support of Nature, much less to exercise the Nobler faculties of Mind in any just Thought or act of good reasoning. xx j pc-acp vvi dt ds n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, av-d av-dc pc-acp vvi dt jc n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d j n1 cc n1 pp-f j n-vvg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 14 Image 3
60 This incidency to sickness and bodily diseases is founded, partly in the frame of our Natures, partly the common Accidents of Life, This incidency to sickness and bodily diseases is founded, partly in the frame of our Nature's, partly the Common Accidents of Life, d n1 p-acp n1 cc j n2 vbz vvn, av p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, av dt j n2 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
61 but especially (and without which, that Divine Hand that made us, would have secur'd us against all the Accidents of our nice and tender Composure) the great in-let to all Calamity, but especially (and without which, that Divine Hand that made us, would have secured us against all the Accidents of our Nicaenae and tender Composure) the great inlet to all Calamity, cc-acp av-j (cc p-acp r-crq, d j-jn n1 cst vvd pno12, vmd vhi vvn pno12 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po12 j cc j n1) dt j n1 p-acp d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
62 Sin, and our fatal Apostasie from God. 1. The very frame of our Natures. since, and our fatal Apostasy from God. 1. The very frame of our Nature's. n1, cc po12 j n1 p-acp np1. crd dt j n1 pp-f po12 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 15 Image 3
63 We are so fine a piece of Workmanship, wrought off with such Applications of Wisdom as well as Power, We Are so fine a piece of Workmanship, wrought off with such Applications of Wisdom as well as Power, pns12 vbr av j dt n1 pp-f n1, vvn a-acp p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 c-acp av c-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
64 and made up of such numberless dependencies, all so tender, and so easily interrupted; and made up of such numberless dependencies, all so tender, and so Easily interrupted; cc vvd a-acp pp-f d j n2, d av j, cc av av-j vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
65 that, were we to consider the structure of our bodies, the small fibers, the necessary communication of parts, the strange ways of conveyance for the nourishment of the whole, it might rather be a wonder every moment that we feel our selves in health and order, that, were we to Consider the structure of our bodies, the small fibers, the necessary communication of parts, the strange ways of conveyance for the nourishment of the Whole, it might rather be a wonder every moment that we feel our selves in health and order, cst, vbdr pns12 pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, dt j n2, dt j n1 pp-f n2, dt j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn, pn31 vmd av-c vbi dt n1 d n1 cst pns12 vvb po12 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
66 than any surprize to labour under an indispos'd Nature, which may be so easily over turn'd by any peccant humour, by the least obstruction in any of its parts, by the redundancy, than any surprise to labour under an indisposed Nature, which may be so Easily over turned by any peccant humour, by the least obstruction in any of its parts, by the redundancy, cs d vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-vvn n1, r-crq vmb vbi av av-j a-acp vvd p-acp d j n1, p-acp dt ds n1 p-acp d pp-f po31 n2, p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
67 as well as defect, or decay of what, in a just and equal temperament, might be our support and defence. as well as defect, or decay of what, in a just and equal temperament, might be our support and defence. c-acp av c-acp n1, cc n1 pp-f r-crq, p-acp dt j cc j-jn n1, vmd vbi po12 n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
68 However, such is indeed our Contexture and Frame, that the very necessary use and exercise of the several parts for the maintenance of the whole, However, such is indeed our Contexture and Frame, that the very necessary use and exercise of the several parts for the maintenance of the Whole, c-acp, d vbz av po12 n1 cc n1, cst dt j j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
69 and of one another, do's wear and decay them, takes off their natural service, brings in a gradual death upon some of our parts, which becomes past all possibility of repair or revival, and of one Another, do's wear and decay them, Takes off their natural service, brings in a gradual death upon Some of our parts, which becomes passed all possibility of repair or revival, cc pp-f pi j-jn, vdz vvi cc vvi pno32, vvz a-acp po32 j n1, vvz p-acp dt j-jn n1 p-acp d pp-f po12 n2, r-crq vvz p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
70 and (as the Learned Lord Verulam somewhere observes) puts us, in old Age, under the torments of Mezentius, that is, tyes the living to the dead; and (as the Learned Lord Verulam somewhere observes) puts us, in old Age, under the torments of Mezentius, that is, ties the living to the dead; cc (c-acp dt j n1 np1 av vvz) vvz pno12, p-acp j n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cst vbz, vvz dt n-vvg p-acp dt j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
71 parts that are decay'd, and have ceas'd their Functions, to those that are alive and animated, parts that Are decayed, and have ceased their Functions, to those that Are alive and animated, n2 cst vbr vvn, cc vhb vvn po32 n2, p-acp d cst vbr j cc j-vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
72 and still at work, for the meer continuance of life and action. and still At work, for the mere Continuance of life and actium. cc av p-acp n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
73 So that Old Age is one natural and unavoidable disease, which the strongest, the best compos'd, the best us'd Constitution cannot but fall under. So that Old Age is one natural and unavoidable disease, which the Strongest, the best composed, the best used Constitution cannot but fallen under. av cst j n1 vbz pi j cc j n1, r-crq dt js, dt js vvn, dt js vvn n1 vmbx cc-acp vvi p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
74 And thus the Wise man describes all the parts and organs of the Body, as having by degrees spent themselves off, into a perfect unserviceableness in Old age, till the whole structure it self comes to fall and be demolish'd, Eccles. 12.2, 3, 6. When the Sun, or the Light, And thus the Wise man describes all the parts and organs of the Body, as having by Degrees spent themselves off, into a perfect unserviceableness in Old age, till the Whole structure it self comes to fallen and be demolished, Eccles. 12.2, 3, 6. When the Sun, or the Light, cc av dt j n1 vvz d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, c-acp vhg p-acp n2 vvn px32 a-acp, p-acp dt j n1 p-acp j n1, c-acp dt j-jn n1 pn31 n1 vvz pc-acp vvi cc vbi vvn, np1 crd, crd, crd c-crq dt n1, cc dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
75 or the Moon, or the Stars begin to be darken'd. or the Moon, or the Stars begin to be darkened. cc dt n1, cc dt n2 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
76 When the keepers of the house tremble, the strong men bowe themselves, and the grinders cease, When the keepers of the house tremble, the strong men bow themselves, and the grinders cease, c-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vvb, dt j n2 vvi px32, cc dt n2 vvb, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
77 and they that look out of the windows be darken'd — When the silver cord is loos'd, and they that look out of the windows be darkened — When the silver cord is loosed, cc pns32 cst vvb av pp-f dt n2 vbb vvn — q-crq dt n1 n1 vbz vvd, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
78 and the golden bowl is broken, or the pitcher broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern, &c. That is, and the golden bowl is broken, or the pitcher broken At the fountain, or the wheel broken At the cistern, etc. That is, cc dt j n1 vbz vvn, cc dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, cc dt n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, av cst vbz, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
79 when all the faculties and powers of the Soul, the leading and the rational, the lower and the sensitive, shall begin to be obstructed in their several operations; when all the faculties and Powers of the Soul, the leading and the rational, the lower and the sensitive, shall begin to be obstructed in their several operations; c-crq d dt n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n-vvg cc dt j, dt jc cc dt j, vmb vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp po32 j n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
80 and when the members of the Body shall betray their sensible decays: and when the members of the Body shall betray their sensible decays: cc c-crq dt n2 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi po32 j n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
81 the nerves loose and enfeebl'd, the spirits low and unactive, the leggs and hands trembling, the teeth dropping out, the optick juices of the eye drying up, the brain, with all its defences, shatter'd, the circulation of the blood slow and languid: the nerves lose and enfeebled, the spirits low and unactive, the legs and hands trembling, the teeth dropping out, the optic juices of the eye drying up, the brain, with all its defences, shattered, the circulation of the blood slow and languid: dt n2 j cc j-vvn, dt n2 j cc j, dt n2 cc n2 vvg, dt n2 vvg av, dt j-jn n2 pp-f dt n1 vvg a-acp, dt n1, p-acp d po31 n2, vvd, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 j cc j-jn: (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
82 This is an unavoidable disease in nature, and closeth in the dissolution of the whole. But then, This is an unavoidable disease in nature, and closeth in the dissolution of the Whole. But then, d vbz dt j n1 p-acp n1, cc vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn. p-acp av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 16 Image 3
83 2. The common accidents of life point to us the incidency of humane nature to bodily diseases. 2. The Common accidents of life point to us the incidency of humane nature to bodily diseases. crd dt j n2 pp-f n1 n1 p-acp pno12 dt n1 pp-f j n1 p-acp j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
84 The constant returns of Spring and Autumn, pestilential airs, unhealthy seasons, immoderate exercise, or slothfull and undisturb'd ease, unwholsome diet surfeits, either by excess, The constant returns of Spring and Autumn, pestilential airs, unhealthy seasons, immoderate exercise, or slothful and undisturbed ease, unwholesome diet Surfeits, either by excess, dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1, j n2, j n2, j n1, cc j cc j n1, j n1 vvz, av-d p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
85 or something not of agreeable digestion; maims or bruises, by falls or quarrels; or something not of agreeable digestion; maims or bruises, by falls or quarrels; cc pi xx pp-f j n1; n2 cc n2, p-acp n2 cc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
86 natural propensities deriv'd from the loins of diseas'd parents when the stamina vitae, the first threds of life (if I may so express it) are wove amiss; natural propensities derived from the loins of diseased Parents when the stamina vitae, the First threads of life (if I may so express it) Are wove amiss; j n2 vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f j-vvn n2 c-crq dt fw-la fw-la, dt ord n2 pp-f n1 (cs pns11 vmb av vvi pn31) vbr vvn av; (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
87 and numberless other accidents, which time wou'd fail to reckon up, do necessarily expose the whole race of Mankind to distemper and infirmity, that might every moment take off the lustre and desirableness of life. and numberless other accidents, which time would fail to reckon up, do necessarily expose the Whole raze of Mankind to distemper and infirmity, that might every moment take off the lustre and desirableness of life. cc j j-jn n2, r-crq n1 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi a-acp, vdb av-j vvi dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi cc n1, cst vmd d n1 vvb a-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 17 Image 3
88 3. Lastly, I add also, a Consideration of Sin, and our fatal Apostasie from God, which was indeed the great and onely inlet to all humane Calamity. 3. Lastly, I add also, a Consideration of since, and our fatal Apostasy from God, which was indeed the great and only inlet to all humane Calamity. crd ord, pns11 vvb av, dt n1 pp-f n1, cc po12 j n1 p-acp np1, r-crq vbds av dt j cc j n1 p-acp d j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
89 For without this, that Divine Hand that made us, wou'd, have secur'd us against all the accidents of our nice and tender composure. For without this, that Divine Hand that made us, would, have secured us against all the accidents of our Nicaenae and tender composure. p-acp p-acp d, cst j-jn n1 cst vvd pno12, vmd, vhb vvn pno12 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f po12 j cc j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
90 It was Sin that brought sickness and disorder upon the Soul and Body of our first Parents, which Adam cou'd not but derive upon his Posterity, It was since that brought sickness and disorder upon the Soul and Body of our First Parents, which Adam could not but derive upon his Posterity, pn31 vbds n1 cst vvd n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 ord n2, r-crq np1 vmd xx cc-acp vvi p-acp po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
91 when he must needs beget one in his own Likeness, and after his own Image. when he must needs beget one in his own Likeness, and After his own Image. c-crq pns31 vmb av vvi pi p-acp po31 d n1, cc p-acp po31 d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
92 By one man (saith the Apostle) sin entred into the world, and death by sin, Rom. 5.12. By one man (Says the Apostle) since entered into the world, and death by since, Rom. 5.12. p-acp crd n1 (vvz dt n1) n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, cc n1 p-acp n1, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
93 Now Sickness is the harbinger of Death, and had its same, both way, and time of entry into the World with Death it self. Now Sickness is the harbinger of Death, and had its same, both Way, and time of entry into the World with Death it self. av n1 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, cc vhd po31 d, d n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp n1 pn31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
94 It was Sin that made the healthy and well temper'd Climate of Paradise too hot for our first Parents. It was since that made the healthy and well tempered Climate of Paradise too hight for our First Parents. pn31 vbds n1 cst vvd dt j cc av vvd n1 pp-f n1 av j c-acp po12 ord n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
95 Sin that made the Earth so pregnant with noxious Vapours, and other fatal issues of her Womb, since that made the Earth so pregnant with noxious Vapours, and other fatal issues of her Womb, n1 cst vvd dt n1 av j p-acp j n2, cc j-jn j n2 pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
96 Sin that brought that Universal Curse upon the Creation, that every thing prov'd so unkindly that had been made either for service or sustenance. since that brought that Universal Curse upon the Creation, that every thing proved so unkindly that had been made either for service or sustenance. n1 cst vvd cst j-u n1 p-acp dt n1, cst d n1 vvd av av-j cst vhd vbn vvn av-d p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
97 Sin that occasion'd that intire sickliness in the whole Constitution of nature, that tainted our very Birth and Original, who otherwise must have come into the World with that equal poise of temper, that nothing wou'd have mov'd disorderly within, nothing have assoulted impetuously without, since that occasioned that entire sickliness in the Whole Constitution of nature, that tainted our very Birth and Original, who otherwise must have come into the World with that equal poise of temper, that nothing would have moved disorderly within, nothing have assoulted impetuously without, n1 cst vvn cst j n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, cst j-vvn po12 j n1 cc j-jn, r-crq av vmb vhi vvn p-acp dt n1 p-acp d j-jn n1 pp-f n1, cst pix vmd vhi vvn av-j a-acp, pix vhb vvn av-j p-acp, (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
98 so as to have blasted or impair'd this noble composure of ours, till it had pleas'd God, in all the gentle disposals of his Providence, to have call'd us out of this sphere of action, to the immediate enjoyment of himself. so as to have blasted or impaired this noble composure of ours, till it had pleased God, in all the gentle disposals of his Providence, to have called us out of this sphere of actium, to the immediate enjoyment of himself. av c-acp pc-acp vhi vvn cc vvn d j n1 pp-f png12, c-acp pn31 vhd vvn np1, p-acp d dt j n2 pp-f po31 n1, pc-acp vhi vvn pno12 av pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f px31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 18 Image 3
99 Some usefull reflections upon this observable. some useful reflections upon this observable. d j n2 p-acp d j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 19 Image 3
100 1. By all that has been said, what reasons have we of thankfulness, for every moments enjoyment or continuance of health; 1. By all that has been said, what Reasons have we of thankfulness, for every moments enjoyment or Continuance of health; crd p-acp d cst vhz vbn vvn, r-crq n2 vhb pns12 pp-f n1, p-acp d ng1 n1 cc n1 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
101 it is that which is so much the brightness and joy of present life, that, without it, no other advantages of Nature or Art can make the enjoyment of life so much as tolerable, much less desirable; it is that which is so much the brightness and joy of present life, that, without it, no other advantages of Nature or Art can make the enjoyment of life so much as tolerable, much less desirable; pn31 vbz d r-crq vbz av av-d dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n1, cst, p-acp pn31, dx j-jn n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1 av av-d c-acp j, av-d av-dc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
102 and yet it is what may be broke in upon so easily, that nothing but one-continu'd wonder of Divine Providence preserves it entire to any one of us. and yet it is what may be broke in upon so Easily, that nothing but one-continued wonder of Divine Providence preserves it entire to any one of us. cc av pn31 vbz r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp p-acp av av-j, cst pix cc-acp j n1 pp-f j-jn n1 vvz pn31 j p-acp d crd pp-f pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
103 Bless the Lord, O my Soul, who healeth all thy diseases — who redeemeth thy life from destruction, &c. saith the Psalmist. Bless the Lord, Oh my Soul, who heals all thy diseases — who Redeemeth thy life from destruction, etc. Says the Psalmist. vvb dt n1, uh po11 n1, r-crq vvz d po21 n2 — q-crq vvz po21 n1 p-acp n1, av vvz dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 20 Image 3
104 2. As we should be thankfull for Health, so also submissive in Sickness. 2. As we should be thankful for Health, so also submissive in Sickness. crd c-acp pns12 vmd vbi j p-acp n1, av av j p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
105 It is, we see, the common lot of humane Nature, the Seeds of which we take in with our first Being. It is, we see, the Common lot of humane Nature, the Seeds of which we take in with our First Being. pn31 vbz, pns12 vvb, dt j n1 pp-f j n1, dt n2 pp-f r-crq pns12 vvb p-acp p-acp po12 ord vbg. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
106 Diseases and Maladies are the Rods in God's hand to discipline the good, and punish the bad. Diseases and Maladies Are the Rods in God's hand to discipline the good, and Punish the bad. n2 cc n2 vbr dt n2 p-acp npg1 n1 p-acp n1 dt j, cc vvi dt j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
107 Nay, I may further add, They are frequently the natural products of some men's sins, that do necessarily follow such or such vicious ways of life; Nay, I may further add, They Are frequently the natural products of Some men's Sins, that do necessarily follow such or such vicious ways of life; uh-x, pns11 vmb av-jc vvi, pns32 vbr av-j dt j n2 pp-f d ng2 n2, cst vdb av-j vvi d cc d j n2 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
108 upon all which accounts we are owing to the good pleasure of the Divine Will, where we enjoy so great a blessing any one day, upon all which accounts we Are owing to the good pleasure of the Divine Will, where we enjoy so great a blessing any one day, p-acp d r-crq n2 pns12 vbr vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, c-crq pns12 vvb av j dt n1 d crd n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
109 and have reason to submit when it is otherwise. So much for that first Observable. and have reason to submit when it is otherwise. So much for that First Observable. cc vhb n1 pc-acp vvi c-crq pn31 vbz av. av av-d c-acp cst ord j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 21 Image 3
110 II. Come we, secondly, to observe, That sickness, and bodily diseases, have a great deal of instruction in them, II Come we, secondly, to observe, That sickness, and bodily diseases, have a great deal of instruction in them, crd vvb pns12, ord, pc-acp vvi, cst n1, cc j n2, vhb dt j n1 pp-f n1 p-acp pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
111 and it pleases God frequently to inflict them for this very end; and it Pleases God frequently to inflict them for this very end; cc pn31 vvz n1 av-j pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
112 that Men might thereby be brought to the knowledge of themselves, and their duty toward Him. that Men might thereby be brought to the knowledge of themselves, and their duty towards Him. d n2 vmd av vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f px32, cc po32 n1 p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
113 This I gather from the drift of the argument that Elihu is upon, wherein he is showing the various ways God had to teach and instruct Mankind; This I gather from the drift of the argument that Elihu is upon, wherein he is showing the various ways God had to teach and instruct Mankind; d pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cst np1 vbz p-acp, c-crq pns31 vbz vvg dt j n2 np1 vhd pc-acp vvi cc vvi n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
114 partly by Visions and Dreams in the night, strong and divine Impressions upon the Mind, which were never dispens'd or indulg'd, but to those who by wisdom and seriousness, frequent Contemplation of God, partly by Visions and Dreams in the night, strong and divine Impressions upon the Mind, which were never dispensed or indulged, but to those who by Wisdom and seriousness, frequent Contemplation of God, av p-acp n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1, j cc j-jn n2 p-acp dt n1, r-crq vbdr av-x vvn cc vvn, p-acp p-acp d r-crq p-acp n1 cc n1, j n1 pp-f np1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
115 and strictness in serving him, had been predispos'd to such Condescentions of Grace; and strictness in serving him, had been predisposed to such Condescensions of Grace; cc n1 p-acp vvg pno31, vhd vbn vvn p-acp d n2 pp-f n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
116 And partly by sickness and bodily diseases, which he us'd as the more common means of reducing the disobedient, And partly by sickness and bodily diseases, which he used as the more Common means of reducing the disobedient, cc av p-acp n1 cc j n2, r-crq pns31 vvd p-acp dt av-dc j n2 pp-f vvg dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
117 when they had given up themselves to all forgetfulness of God, contempt of Religion, and neglect of their immortal Souls. when they had given up themselves to all forgetfulness of God, contempt of Religion, and neglect of their immortal Souls. c-crq pns32 vhd vvn p-acp px32 p-acp d n1 pp-f np1, n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f po32 j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
118 Now that the amendment and bettering of Men by these present chastisements, is the main end and design that God has in all, Now that the amendment and bettering of Men by these present chastisements, is the main end and Design that God has in all, av cst dt n1 cc n-vvg pp-f n2 p-acp d j n2, vbz dt j n1 cc n1 cst np1 vhz p-acp d, (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
119 and that in his Visitations of this kind, there is very visible instruction, such as the meanest understandings may easily arrive at, may appear either from a Consideration of God, or the Calamity it self. and that in his Visitations of this kind, there is very visible instruction, such as the Meanest understandings may Easily arrive At, may appear either from a Consideration of God, or the Calamity it self. cc cst p-acp po31 n2 pp-f d n1, pc-acp vbz av j n1, d c-acp dt js n2 vmb av-j vvi p-acp, vmb vvi d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pn31 n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 22 Image 3
120 1. From a Consideration of God, who has all along made it plain in the Revelations of his Word, that he has that Love and Good-will to Mankind, that he never afflicts them for Affliction's sake, 1. From a Consideration of God, who has all along made it plain in the Revelations of his Word, that he has that Love and Goodwill to Mankind, that he never afflicts them for Affliction's sake, crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vhz d p-acp vvd pn31 j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1, cst pns31 vhz d n1 cc j p-acp n1, cst pns31 av-x vvz pno32 p-acp n1|vbz n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
121 as delighting in their Groans, or thinking his Soveraignty best exercis'd by continu'd methods of punishment. as delighting in their Groans, or thinking his Sovereignty best exercised by continued methods of punishment. c-acp vvg p-acp po32 n2, cc vvg po31 n1 av-js vvn p-acp vvd n2 pp-f n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
122 He assures us, that in all our afflictions he is afflicted, Isa. 63.9. Besides, that he has given actual demonstration of this by his Providences. He assures us, that in all our afflictions he is afflicted, Isaiah 63.9. Beside, that he has given actual demonstration of this by his Providences. pns31 vvz pno12, cst p-acp d po12 n2 pns31 vbz vvn, np1 crd. p-acp, cst pns31 vhz vvn j n1 pp-f d p-acp po31 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
123 What other reason can be given that we at any time enjoy a moments health? God has the disposal of our Tempers and Constitutions, of the Air we breath in, the Food we eat, of the Seasons of the Year, the Influences of the Stars, the Vapours of the Earth, What other reason can be given that we At any time enjoy a moments health? God has the disposal of our Tempers and Constitutions, of the Air we breath in, the Food we eat, of the Seasons of the Year, the Influences of the Stars, the Vapours of the Earth, q-crq j-jn n1 vmb vbi vvn cst pns12 p-acp d n1 vvi dt ng1 n1? np1 vhz dt n1 pp-f po12 n2 cc n2, pp-f dt n1 pns12 vvb p-acp, dt n1 pns12 vvb, pp-f dt n2 pp-f dt n1, dt n2 pp-f dt n2, dt n2 pp-f dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
124 and what-ever might minister either to Sickness or Health; and whatever might minister either to Sickness or Health; cc j vmd vvi av-d p-acp n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
125 that in the least exerting of his Power, our Beauty and Gloss, Strength and Vigour might consume away like a Moth fretting a garment. that in the least exerting of his Power, our Beauty and Gloss, Strength and Vigour might consume away like a Moth fretting a garment. cst p-acp dt ds vvg pp-f po31 n1, po12 n1 cc n1, n1 cc n1 vmd vvi av av-j dt n1 vvg dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
126 So that our possessing a moments health, is a demonstration of the kindness and tenderness of Providence, that he do's not bring in these Calamities upon Men, meerly for the delight he hath in grieving them, So that our possessing a moments health, is a demonstration of the kindness and tenderness of Providence, that he do's not bring in these Calamities upon Men, merely for the delight he hath in grieving them, av cst po12 n-vvg dt ng1 n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, cst pns31 vdi|po31 xx vvi p-acp d n2 p-acp n2, av-j p-acp dt n1 pns31 vhz p-acp vvg pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
127 but when it proves unavoidably necessary either to chastise or correct their follies. but when it Proves avoidable necessary either to chastise or correct their follies. cc-acp c-crq pn31 vvz av-j j av-d p-acp vvb cc j po32 n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
128 The foolishness of Man perverteth his own ways; however, his heart at that time, and in that calamity, may fret against God. The foolishness of Man perverteth his own ways; however, his heart At that time, and in that calamity, may fret against God. dt n1 pp-f n1 vvz po31 d n2; a-acp, po31 n1 p-acp d n1, cc p-acp d n1, vmb vvi p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 23 Image 3
129 2. Consider we the Calamity it self, and what natural instruction arises thence: For instance. 2. Consider we the Calamity it self, and what natural instruction arises thence: For instance. crd np1 pns12 dt n1 pn31 n1, cc r-crq j n1 vvz av: p-acp n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 24 Image 3
130 1. By Diseases and Sickness, we are taught the absolute Vanity and uncertainty of this World, with all the Comforts of it; 1. By Diseases and Sickness, we Are taught the absolute Vanity and uncertainty of this World, with all the Comforts of it; crd p-acp n2 cc n1, pns12 vbr vvn dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f d n1, p-acp d dt n2 pp-f pn31; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
131 the beauty of all vanisheth before us upon a Sick-bed. the beauty of all Vanishes before us upon a Sickbed. dt n1 pp-f d vvz p-acp pno12 p-acp dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
132 What pleasure can the man, in the height of an acute distemper take, in his Honours, his large Fortunes, his beautifull Wife, his witty Children, What pleasure can the man, in the height of an acute distemper take, in his Honours, his large Fortune's, his beautiful Wife, his witty Children, q-crq n1 vmb dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvi, p-acp po31 ng1, po31 j n2, po31 j n1, po31 j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
133 and all his other Conveniencies of life! and all his other Conveniences of life! cc d po31 j-jn n2 pp-f n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
134 Much less, what relish can we suppose he has, in those Lusts of his, which once seem'd to administer such high satisfaction! Alas! all this is gone; Much less, what relish can we suppose he has, in those Lustiest of his, which once seemed to administer such high satisfaction! Alas! all this is gone; av-d av-dc, r-crq n1 vmb pns12 vvi pns31 vhz, p-acp d n2 pp-f png31, r-crq a-acp vvd pc-acp vvi d j n1! np1! d d vbz vvn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
135 the disorder within has taken off the gusto of all this; the disorder within has taken off the gusto of all this; dt n1 a-acp vhz vvn a-acp dt n1 pp-f d d; (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
136 and he can as little tast the pleasures of life, as he can his ordinary food, which now is grown nauseous and intolerable. and he can as little taste the pleasures of life, as he can his ordinary food, which now is grown nauseous and intolerable. cc pns31 vmb a-acp av-j vvi dt n2 pp-f n1, c-acp pns31 vmb po31 j n1, r-crq av vbz vvn j cc j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 25 Image 3
137 2. By Sickness we gain an easier insight into our own guilt, and all the unreasonable provocations we have given the Almighty, throughout the whole Course of our Lives: 2. By Sickness we gain an Easier insight into our own guilt, and all the unreasonable provocations we have given the Almighty, throughout the Whole Course of our Lives: crd p-acp n1 pns12 vvb dt jc n1 p-acp po12 d n1, cc d dt j n2 pns12 vhb vvn dt j-jn, p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po12 n2: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 3
138 Sometimes the Sin is read in the very distemper it self: Some feel their excess and intemperance, in the flames of their Feaver: Sometime the since is read in the very distemper it self: some feel their excess and intemperance, in the flames of their Fever: av dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp dt j n1 pn31 n1: d vvb po32 n1 cc n1, p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 3
139 Some their uncleanness in their Aches or Ulcers; others their sloth and idleness in the ill habits of body they have thereby contracted. some their uncleanness in their Aches or Ulcers; Others their sloth and idleness in the ill habits of body they have thereby contracted. d po32 n1 p-acp po32 n2 cc n2; n2-jn po32 n1 cc n1 p-acp dt j-jn n2 pp-f n1 pns32 vhb av vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 3
140 However, under any calamity of this kind, we have reason to remember Sin in general, However, under any calamity of this kind, we have reason to Remember since in general, c-acp, p-acp d n1 pp-f d n1, pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 3
141 and our Sins in particular, because we may be assur'd, that the one is the direct fruit and product of the other. and our Sins in particular, Because we may be assured, that the one is the Direct fruit and product of the other. cc po12 n2 p-acp j, c-acp pns12 vmb vbi vvn, cst dt pi vbz dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j-jn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 3
142 This is the Season therefore, for reflecting upon loss of Time, and a vain expence of all the precious moments of Life: This is the Season Therefore, for reflecting upon loss of Time, and a vain expense of all the precious moments of Life: d vbz dt n1 av, p-acp vvg p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f d dt j n2 pp-f n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 3
143 the profuse embezzelling our Talents, our Parts, or other Trusts deposited with us for Purposes, to which we have not us'd or improv'd them. the profuse embezzelling our Talents, our Parts, or other Trusts deposited with us for Purposes, to which we have not used or improved them. dt j vvg po12 n2, po12 n2, cc j-jn n2 vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp n2, p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb xx vvn cc vvn pno32. (3) sermon (DIV1) 26 Image 3
144 This is the season of apprehending the displeasure of God, which, if in these less instances, it becomes so irksome and grievous, it may make us think how intolerable it would prove, should the whole Viols of it be pour'd out upon us in the other World. This is the season of apprehending the displeasure of God, which, if in these less instances, it becomes so irksome and grievous, it may make us think how intolerable it would prove, should the Whole Viols of it be poured out upon us in the other World. d vbz dt n1 pp-f vvg dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq, cs p-acp d dc n2, pn31 vvz av j cc j, pn31 vmb vvi pno12 vvi c-crq j pn31 vmd vvi, vmd dt j-jn n2 pp-f pn31 vbb vvn av p-acp pno12 p-acp dt j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
145 This, in a word, is a just season of representing Death, and Judgment, and Eternity to our Thoughts; This, in a word, is a just season of representing Death, and Judgement, and Eternity to our Thoughts; np1, p-acp dt n1, vbz dt j n1 pp-f vvg n1, cc n1, cc n1 p-acp po12 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
146 by all which we may grow wiser and better in all the future management of that life that God may yet allot to us. by all which we may grow Wiser and better in all the future management of that life that God may yet allot to us. p-acp d r-crq pns12 vmb vvi jc cc jc p-acp d dt j-jn n1 pp-f d n1 cst np1 vmb av vvi p-acp pno12. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
147 Here is matter of sufficient instruction, and that which Diseases and Sickness most naturally, and most reasonably lead us out to discern and ponder on. Here is matter of sufficient instruction, and that which Diseases and Sickness most naturally, and most reasonably led us out to discern and ponder on. av vbz n1 pp-f j n1, cc cst r-crq n2 cc n1 av-ds av-j, cc av-ds av-j vvb pno12 av pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 27 Image 3
148 To close this second Observable, as usefully as may be, let me give one hint or two. To close this second Observable, as usefully as may be, let me give one hint or two. pc-acp vvi d ord j, c-acp av-j c-acp vmb vbi, vvb pno11 vvi crd n1 cc crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 28 Image 3
149 1. That if any of us have known what a fit of Sickness is, we would remember, 1. That if any of us have known what a fit of Sickness is, we would Remember, crd cst cs d pp-f pno12 vhb vvn r-crq dt j pp-f n1 vbz, pns12 vmd vvi, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
150 and run over all those thoughts and impressions of Mind we felt at that time. and run over all those thoughts and impressions of Mind we felt At that time. cc vvi p-acp d d n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 pns12 vvd p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
151 It is hardly to be avoided at such a time, but that the follies of some will stare them in the face, will extort Confessions from them, will put them upon vehement resolutions, It is hardly to be avoided At such a time, but that the follies of Some will stare them in the face, will extort Confessions from them, will put them upon vehement resolutions, pn31 vbz av pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d dt n1, cc-acp cst dt n2 pp-f d vmb vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1, vmb vvi n2 p-acp pno32, vmb vvi pno32 p-acp j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
152 and hearty promises of amendment, if God would please to spare them but this once. This is an entertainment the Minister familiarly meets with, in his attendances on Sick-beds. and hearty promises of amendment, if God would please to spare them but this once. This is an entertainment the Minister familiarly meets with, in his attendances on Sickbeds. cc j n2 pp-f n1, cs np1 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d a-acp. d vbz dt n1 dt n1 av-jn vvz p-acp, p-acp po31 n2 p-acp n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
153 How sensible are such of their former miscarriages! How sensible Are such of their former miscarriages! q-crq j vbr d pp-f po32 j n2! (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
154 How resolv'd to change so foolish and provoking a Course of life, they have hitherto led, How resolved to change so foolish and provoking a Course of life, they have hitherto led, np1 vvd pc-acp vvi av j cc vvg dt n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vhb av vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
155 if mercifull Providence would vouchsafe their recovery! if merciful Providence would vouchsafe their recovery! cs j n1 vmd vvi po32 n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
156 Would to God such were as capable of practising the wise instructions of Sickness, as they were receptive and apprehensive of them at that time! Would to God such were as capable of practising the wise instructions of Sickness, as they were receptive and apprehensive of them At that time! vmd p-acp np1 d vbdr a-acp j pp-f vvg dt j n2 pp-f n1, c-acp pns32 vbdr j cc j pp-f pno32 p-acp d n1! (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
157 That they would keep up the warmth of those Thoughts upon the return of Health, that had been enkindled by Sickness, and the prospect of Death! Consider this one thing; That they would keep up the warmth of those Thoughts upon the return of Health, that had been enkindled by Sickness, and the prospect of Death! Consider this one thing; cst pns32 vmd vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vhd vbn vvn p-acp n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1! np1 d crd n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
158 that if, upon recovery from Sickness, you forget those instructions which that Season gave you, that if, upon recovery from Sickness, you forget those instructions which that Season gave you, cst cs, p-acp n1 p-acp n1, pn22 vvb d n2 r-crq cst n1 vvd pn22, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
159 and violate those solemn engagements you then put your selves under, you may both lay your selves open to some new instance of God's displeasure, and violate those solemn engagements you then put your selves under, you may both lay your selves open to Some new instance of God's displeasure, cc vvi d j n2 pn22 av vvi po22 n2 p-acp, pn22 vmb av-d vvi po22 n2 vvb p-acp d j n1 pp-f npg1 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
160 and a more fatal seizure that may end in Death: and a more fatal seizure that may end in Death: cc dt av-dc j n1 cst vmb vvi p-acp n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
161 And also, you may have steel'd your Minds with an acquir'd hardness and impenitency of Temper, that perhaps none of those kindly impressions may ever return more, And also, you may have steeled your Minds with an acquired hardness and impenitency of Temper, that perhaps none of those kindly impressions may ever return more, cc av, pn22 vmb vhi vvn po22 n2 p-acp dt vvn n1 cc n1 pp-f vvi, cst av pix pp-f d j n2 vmb av vvi av-dc, (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
162 and the next passage from a Sick-bed, may be into a miserable Eternity. and the next passage from a Sickbed, may be into a miserable Eternity. cc dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1, vmb vbi p-acp dt j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 29 Image 3
163 2. If you ever do fall under this discipline of the Almighty, remember to improve this advantage, where it may lye within your reach, of a Messenger, an Interpreter, one among a thousand, which may be so usefull, 2. If you ever do fallen under this discipline of the Almighty, Remember to improve this advantage, where it may lie within your reach, of a Messenger, an Interpreter, one among a thousand, which may be so useful, crd cs pn22 av vdb vvi p-acp d n1 pp-f dt j-jn, vvb pc-acp vvi d n1, c-crq pn31 vmb vvi p-acp po22 n1, pp-f dt n1, dt n1, crd p-acp dt crd, r-crq vmb vbi av j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
164 and serve to so good purposes at that time. Which leads to the last Observable in the Text. III. and serve to so good Purposes At that time. Which leads to the last Observable in the Text. III. cc vvi p-acp av j n2 p-acp d n1. r-crq vvz p-acp dt ord j p-acp dt np1 np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 30 Image 3
165 Lastly, I observe to you, how great a blessing of Providence it is, and what an allay to so great a Calamity, Lastly, I observe to you, how great a blessing of Providence it is, and what an allay to so great a Calamity, ord, pns11 vvb p-acp pn22, c-crq j dt n1 pp-f n1 pn31 vbz, cc q-crq dt n1 p-acp av j dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
166 if we have the advantage of a Messenger, an Interpreter, &c. that may be helpfull to us, in any of the difficulties of that Season. if we have the advantage of a Messenger, an Interpreter, etc. that may be helpful to us, in any of the difficulties of that Season. cs pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1, av cst vmb vbi j p-acp pno12, p-acp d pp-f dt n2 pp-f d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 31 Image 3
167 Some, by this passage in my Text, would understand the Ministry of an Angel; express'd by these Titles, Messenger, Interpreter, One among a thousand. some, by this passage in my Text, would understand the Ministry of an Angel; expressed by these Titles, Messenger, Interpreter, One among a thousand. d, p-acp d n1 p-acp po11 n1, vmd vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1; vvn p-acp d n2, n1, n1, pi p-acp dt crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
168 And indeed, in the Times when there was nothing of a standing, reveal'd Rule and Law of Faith and Practice, it is not improbable but the Ministry of Angels was more frequently and more visibly indulg'd toward good Men. And indeed, in the Times when there was nothing of a standing, revealed Rule and Law of Faith and Practice, it is not improbable but the Ministry of Angels was more frequently and more visibly indulged towards good Men. cc av, p-acp dt n2 c-crq pc-acp vbds pix pp-f dt j-vvg, vvd n1 cc n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, pn31 vbz xx j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 vbds av-dc av-j cc av-dc av-j vvn p-acp j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
169 And questionless, it was a pure mark of Divine Favour, where the Sick person at any time met with such Condescentions of Grace, that such an One of all those thousands that attend the Throne of God, should stand at his Bed-side, to ennoble his Mind with wiser and clearer Notions of God, more comfortable prospects of another World, And questionless, it was a pure mark of Divine Favour, where the Sick person At any time met with such Condescensions of Grace, that such an One of all those thousands that attend the Throne of God, should stand At his Bedside, to ennoble his Mind with Wiser and clearer Notions of God, more comfortable prospects of Another World, cc j, pn31 vbds dt j n1 pp-f j-jn n1, c-crq dt j n1 p-acp d n1 vvd p-acp d n2 pp-f n1, cst d dt crd pp-f d d crd cst vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, vmd vvi p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp jc cc jc n2 pp-f np1, av-dc j n2 pp-f j-jn n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
170 or a pleasing assurance of a longer date and term of years here. But this we need not either stretch, or confine this passage to. or a pleasing assurance of a longer date and term of Years Here. But this we need not either stretch, or confine this passage to. cc dt j-vvg n1 pp-f dt jc n1 cc n1 pp-f n2 av. p-acp d pns12 vvb xx d vvi, cc vvb d n1 p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 32 Image 3
171 Elihu seems to hint to Job, the present mixtures and allays of Divine Goodness, in that while God had brought Job into so deplorable a condition, by sickness and pains of the worst kind; Elihu seems to hint to Job, the present mixtures and allays of Divine goodness, in that while God had brought Job into so deplorable a condition, by sickness and pains of the worst kind; np1 vvz p-acp n1 p-acp np1, dt j n2 cc vvz pp-f j-jn n1, p-acp d n1 np1 vhd vvn np1 p-acp av j dt n1, p-acp n1 cc n2 pp-f dt js n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
172 yet he had condescended to furnish him with religious, usefull, and excellent Friends, that might interpret to him the Will and Meaning of God in this present Dispensation, yet he had condescended to furnish him with religious, useful, and excellent Friends, that might interpret to him the Will and Meaning of God in this present Dispensation, av pns31 vhd vvd p-acp vvi pno31 p-acp j, j, cc j n2, cst vmd vvi p-acp pno31 dt n1 cc vvg pp-f np1 p-acp d j n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
173 and might pray for the removal of so sad an affliction from him. and might pray for the removal of so sad an affliction from him. cc vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f av j dt n1 p-acp pno31. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
174 So that in Analogy to this, we have reason to account it an admirable Privilege that we may have the attendance of God's Messengers at our Sickbeds to assist us with their Exhortations, their Reproofs, their Directions, their Comforts, their Prayers, So that in Analogy to this, we have reason to account it an admirable Privilege that we may have the attendance of God's Messengers At our Sickbeds to assist us with their Exhortations, their Reproofs, their Directions, their Comforts, their Prayers, av cst p-acp n1 p-acp d, pns12 vhb n1 pc-acp vvi pn31 dt j n1 cst pns12 vmb vhi dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 p-acp po12 n2 pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp po32 n2, po32 n2, po32 n2, po32 n2, po32 n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
175 and all the usefull Applications of their Office and Ministry, as they may be any way serviceable to relieve us at present, and all the useful Applications of their Office and Ministry, as they may be any Way serviceable to relieve us At present, cc d dt j n2 pp-f po32 n1 cc n1, c-acp pns32 vmb vbi d n1 j pc-acp vvi pns12 p-acp j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
176 or further us in the great Concernments of Eternity. The Privilege may appear chiefly upon these accounts. or further us in the great Concernments of Eternity. The Privilege may appear chiefly upon these accounts. cc av-jc pno12 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1. dt n1 vmb vvi av-jn p-acp d n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 33 Image 3
177 1. The great indisposedness that probably our own Minds may be in (at such a time as that) to do any thing to good purpose our selves; 1. The great indisposedness that probably our own Minds may be in (At such a time as that) to do any thing to good purpose our selves; crd dt j n1 cst av-j po12 d n2 vmb vbi p-acp (p-acp d dt n1 c-acp d) pc-acp vdi d n1 p-acp j n1 po12 n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
178 the disorder of the whole Man, when bodily pains, want of rest, an hurry of the spirits, sickness and nauseousness of stomach, affection of the brain and the like, must in all likelihood greatly interrupt all compos'd Thought or Reasoning, the disorder of the Whole Man, when bodily pains, want of rest, an hurry of the spirits, sickness and nauseousness of stomach, affection of the brain and the like, must in all likelihood greatly interrupt all composed Thought or Reasoning, dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1, c-crq j n2, n1 pp-f n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n2, n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt j, vmb p-acp d n1 av-j vvi d j-vvn n1 cc vvg, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
179 and may easily take the Mind off from its greatest Concernments by a vehement desire of present ease and refreshment: and may Easily take the Mind off from its greatest Concernments by a vehement desire of present ease and refreshment: cc vmb av-j vvi dt n1 a-acp p-acp po31 js n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
180 then to have a faithfull Messenger of God by us, that may put us in mind of higher things; then to have a faithful Messenger of God by us, that may put us in mind of higher things; av pc-acp vhi dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp pno12, cst vmb vvi pno12 p-acp n1 pp-f jc n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
181 that may help us in our Meditations; may supply us with Materials of Thought and Reflection; that may help us in our Meditations; may supply us with Materials of Thought and Reflection; cst vmb vvi pno12 p-acp po12 n2; vmb vvi pno12 p-acp n2-jn pp-f n1 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
182 that may lead us into a sense of our selves, and put us upon looking back upon past follies, that may led us into a sense of our selves, and put us upon looking back upon past follies, cst vmb vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, cc vvb pno12 p-acp vvg av p-acp j n2, (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
183 and so help us forward in those acts of Repentance which are requir'd of us in the Gospel; and so help us forward in those acts of Repentance which Are required of us in the Gospel; cc av vvb pno12 av-j p-acp d n2 pp-f n1 r-crq vbr vvn pp-f pno12 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
184 thereby either preparing us for Heaven, or making us more fit to live in this World, if restor'd and recover'd. thereby either preparing us for Heaven, or making us more fit to live in this World, if restored and recovered. av av-d vvg pno12 p-acp n1, cc vvg pno12 dc j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, cs vvn cc vvn. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
185 Surely this is of great advantage, which a good Mind would be apt to esteem as some way Compensating for all the uneasiness and other troublesome Appendages of a Sick-bed. Surely this is of great advantage, which a good Mind would be apt to esteem as Some Way Compensating for all the uneasiness and other troublesome Appendages of a Sickbed. np1 d vbz pp-f j n1, r-crq dt j n1 vmd vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1 vvg p-acp d dt n1 cc j-jn j n2 pp-f dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 34 Image 3
186 2. The great Mistakes we may be apt to fall under at such a time, makes it of great advantage to us, to be under the direction and steerage of such an one. 2. The great Mistakes we may be apt to fallen under At such a time, makes it of great advantage to us, to be under the direction and steerage of such an one. crd dt j n2 pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp d dt n1, vvz pn31 pp-f j n1 p-acp pno12, pc-acp vbi p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d dt crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
187 Our own Organs of Thinking may then be so much out of order, that we may not have the same Idea's of Things which in our Health and Vigor of Reasoning we have once had. Our own Organs of Thinking may then be so much out of order, that we may not have the same Idea's of Things which in our Health and Vigor of Reasoning we have once had. np1 d n2 pp-f vvg n1 av vbi av av-d av pp-f n1, cst pns12 vmb xx vhi dt d n2 pp-f n2 r-crq p-acp po12 n1 cc n1 pp-f vvg pns12 vhb a-acp vhd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
188 But besides that, there is a most busie Adversary that neglects no such opportunities of attacking the weak and disabled Powers of Mind at that time. But beside that, there is a most busy Adversary that neglects no such opportunities of attacking the weak and disabled Powers of Mind At that time. p-acp p-acp d, pc-acp vbz dt av-ds j n1 cst vvz dx d n2 pp-f vvg dt j cc vvn n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
189 He will then be casting all the Blinds, and representing all the false Scenes imaginable. He will then be casting all the Blinds, and representing all the false Scenes imaginable. pns31 vmb av vbi vvg d dt vvz, cc vvg d dt j n2 j. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
190 Sometimes he will flatter the Man into a better opinion of himself than he ought to have, by which he would prevent his necessary Repentance. Sometime he will flatter the Man into a better opinion of himself than he ought to have, by which he would prevent his necessary Repentance. av pns31 vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f px31 cs pns31 vmd pc-acp vhi, p-acp r-crq pns31 vmd vvi po31 j n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
191 Here the faithful Messenger, and due Interpreter of things, is infinitely usefull: To let a Man see himself and his lamentable Condition through Sin; Here the faithful Messenger, and due Interpreter of things, is infinitely useful: To let a Man see himself and his lamentable Condition through since; av dt j n1, cc j-jn n1 pp-f n2, vbz av-j j: pc-acp vvi dt n1 vvi px31 cc po31 j n1 p-acp n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
192 the need he has of the great Expiation; the necessity of Repentance, and earnest importunity with God for Pardon and Forgiveness. the need he has of the great Expiation; the necessity of Repentance, and earnest importunity with God for Pardon and Forgiveness. dt n1 pns31 vhz pp-f dt j n1; dt n1 pp-f n1, cc j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
193 Sometimes again, he will encrease and aggravate the Sinner's guilt beyond all just measures, as if his Sins, both for the number, Sometime again, he will increase and aggravate the Sinner's guilt beyond all just measures, as if his Sins, both for the number, av av, pns31 vmb vvi cc vvi dt ng1 n1 p-acp d j n2, c-acp cs po31 n2, av-d p-acp dt n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
194 and the nature of them, were beyond the compass of Divine Grace. and the nature of them, were beyond the compass of Divine Grace. cc dt n1 pp-f pno32, vbdr p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
195 Here again, the Messenger, the Interpreter, the One among a thousand, comes in seasonably, explains the Nature of the New Covenant, recites and insists upon the Promises, which are as large and boundless as our Sins have been; Here again, the Messenger, the Interpreter, the One among a thousand, comes in seasonably, explains the Nature of the New Covenant, recites and insists upon the Promises, which Are as large and boundless as our Sins have been; av av, dt n1, dt n1, dt crd p-acp dt crd, vvz p-acp av-j, vvz dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, vvz cc vvz p-acp dt vvz, r-crq vbr a-acp j cc j p-acp po12 n2 vhb vbn; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
196 and have no feebler a Confirmation, than the Blood of Jesus, and the Oath of God. He informs him of the Nature of true Repentance; and have no feebler a Confirmation, than the Blood of jesus, and the Oath of God. He informs him of the Nature of true Repentance; cc vhb dx jc dt n1, cs dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f np1. pns31 vvz pno31 pp-f dt n1 pp-f j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
197 and by the just Notes of it, shows him, that what he now acts is true and real; and by the just Notes of it, shows him, that what he now acts is true and real; cc p-acp dt j n2 pp-f pn31, vvz pno31, cst r-crq pns31 av n2 vbz j cc j; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
198 Nay, he can lay open those very Wiles of the Devil, by which he would at that time, be perplexing his Faith and Hopes in God. Nay, he can lay open those very Wiles of the devil, by which he would At that time, be perplexing his Faith and Hope's in God. uh-x, pns31 vmb vvi j d j n2 pp-f dt n1, p-acp r-crq pns31 vmd p-acp d n1, vbb vvg po31 n1 cc ng1 p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
199 In a word, sometimes the Devil will be aggrandizing the affliction it self, as if it were out of the ordinary way of Providence, In a word, sometime the devil will be aggrandizing the affliction it self, as if it were out of the ordinary Way of Providence, p-acp dt n1, av dt n1 vmb vbi vvg dt n1 pn31 n1, c-acp cs pn31 vbdr av pp-f dt j n1 pp-f n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
200 and an evident token of God's Wrath; and an evident token of God's Wrath; cc dt j n1 pp-f npg1 n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
201 or that it is not what he has deserv'd, but what he may justly murmure and repine at. or that it is not what he has deserved, but what he may justly murmur and repine At. cc cst pn31 vbz xx r-crq pns31 vhz vvn, cc-acp q-crq pns31 vmb av-j vvi cc vvi p-acp. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
202 Here this excellent Interpreter can, by a skilfull reading upon Providence, let the Man see, that no temptation has befallen him, Here this excellent Interpreter can, by a skilful reading upon Providence, let the Man see, that no temptation has befallen him, av d j n1 vmb, p-acp dt j n-vvg p-acp n1, vvb dt n1 vvb, cst dx n1 vhz vvn pno31, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
203 but what is common to Man; that no Man knows love or hatred by these things; but what is Common to Man; that no Man knows love or hatred by these things; cc-acp q-crq vbz j p-acp n1; cst dx n1 vvz n1 cc n1 p-acp d n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
204 that affliction is so far from being the mark of God's wrath, or of a reprobate state, that it is rather a token of his tender and fatherly compassion, who therefore chastiseth, because he loveth them, that affliction is so Far from being the mark of God's wrath, or of a Reprobate state, that it is rather a token of his tender and fatherly compassion, who Therefore Chastiseth, Because he loves them, cst n1 vbz av av-j p-acp vbg dt n1 pp-f npg1 n1, cc pp-f dt j-jn n1, cst pn31 vbz av-c dt n1 pp-f po31 j cc j n1, r-crq av vvz, c-acp pns31 vvz pno32, (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
205 and would do them good in the latter end; and would do them good in the latter end; cc vmd vdi pno32 j p-acp dt d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
206 that it is far less than his iniquities deserve, and that therefore there is all the reason in the World for his entire submission and resignation. that it is Far less than his iniquities deserve, and that Therefore there is all the reason in the World for his entire submission and resignation. cst pn31 vbz j av-dc cs po31 n2 vvi, cc cst av a-acp vbz d dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 j n1 cc n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
207 In these and other cases where the Clinick is so prone to mistakes concerning either himself or God; In these and other cases where the Clinick is so prove to mistakes Concerning either himself or God; p-acp d cc j-jn n2 c-crq dt np1 vbz av j p-acp n2 vvg d px31 cc n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
208 how usefull may such an excellent Person be to interpret to him the Word and Providences of God, to keep him right in all just Idea's and Apprehensions of things! how useful may such an excellent Person be to interpret to him the Word and Providences of God, to keep him right in all just Idea's and Apprehensions of things! c-crq j vmb d dt j n1 vbb p-acp vvb p-acp pno31 dt n1 cc n2 pp-f np1, pc-acp vvi pno31 av-jn p-acp d j n2 cc n2 pp-f n2! (3) sermon (DIV1) 35 Image 3
209 3. Lastly, He is of further advantage to implore God in the behalf of such, either for the removal of his hand, 3. Lastly, He is of further advantage to implore God in the behalf of such, either for the removal of his hand, crd ord, pns31 vbz pp-f jc n1 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d, av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
210 or for a good issue and conclusion in the end; or for a good issue and conclusion in the end; cc p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
211 It is no ordinary Privilege that, when our own Minds perhaps are sharing in the disorders of our Bodies, we should then have the Prayers of some good Men, who, in a fellow-feeling of our infirmities, can heartily and in earnest recommend us to God. It is no ordinary Privilege that, when our own Minds perhaps Are sharing in the disorders of our Bodies, we should then have the Prayers of Some good Men, who, in a fellow-feeling of our infirmities, can heartily and in earnest recommend us to God. pn31 vbz dx j n1 cst, c-crq po12 d n2 av vbr vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n2, pns12 vmd av vhi dt n2 pp-f d j n2, r-crq, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, vmb av-j cc p-acp n1 vvb pno12 p-acp np1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
212 The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous Man availeth much, Jam. 5.16. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous Man availeth much, Jam. 5.16. dt j j n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvz d, np1 crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
213 Hence his direction to the faithfull, that if any be sick among them, they should call for the Elders of the Church, and they shall pray over them — and the prayer of Faith shall save the sick, Hence his direction to the faithful, that if any be sick among them, they should call for the Elders of the Church, and they shall pray over them — and the prayer of Faith shall save the sick, av po31 n1 p-acp dt j, cst cs d vbb j p-acp pno32, pns32 vmd vvi p-acp dt n2-jn pp-f dt n1, cc pns32 vmb vvi p-acp pno32 — cc dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi dt j, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
214 and the Lord shall raise him up, ver. 14, 15. We don't indeed, with those of the Church of Rome, pretend to keep up the Ceremony of anointing with Oyl, which is also directed in this place; and the Lord shall raise him up, ver. 14, 15. We don't indeed, with those of the Church of Rome, pretend to keep up the Ceremony of anointing with Oil, which is also directed in this place; cc dt n1 vmb vvi pno31 a-acp, fw-la. crd, crd pns12 vdbx av, p-acp d pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, vvb pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp n1, r-crq vbz av vvn p-acp d n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
215 because the Power it self, that is, the gift of Healing, of which this Unction was the Symbol, is so long ceas'd, Because the Power it self, that is, the gift of Healing, of which this Unction was the Symbol, is so long ceased, c-acp dt n1 pn31 n1, cst vbz, dt n1 pp-f np1, pp-f r-crq d n1 vbds dt n1, vbz av av-j vvn, (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
216 and therefore it is highly proper that the Symbol it self should cease too. But Prayer is a standing Duty, and hath its abiding Effects; and Therefore it is highly proper that the Symbol it self should cease too. But Prayer is a standing Duty, and hath its abiding Effects; cc av pn31 vbz av-j j cst dt n1 pn31 n1 vmd vvi av. p-acp n1 vbz dt j-vvg n1, cc vhz po31 j-vvg n2; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
217 if not in the actual recovery of the Man (which yet not improbably has been frequently obtain'd by Prayer) however may not prove ineffectual, as to his Eternal Salvation; if not in the actual recovery of the Man (which yet not improbably has been frequently obtained by Prayer) however may not prove ineffectual, as to his Eternal Salvation; cs xx p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 (r-crq av xx av-j vhz vbn av-j vvn p-acp n1) c-acp vmb xx vvi j, c-acp p-acp po31 j n1; (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
218 both which seem to be comprehended in this last passage of my Text: both which seem to be comprehended in this last passage of my Text: d r-crq vvb pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d ord n1 pp-f po11 n1: (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
219 Then he is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down into the pit; I have found a ransom. Then he is gracious unto him, and Says, Deliver him from going down into the pit; I have found a ransom. av pns31 vbz j p-acp pno31, cc vvz, vvb pno31 p-acp vvg a-acp p-acp dt n1; pns11 vhb vvn dt n1. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
220 This might lead me into a large field of discourse, but I will shut up the whole, with an usefull Inference or two. This might led me into a large field of discourse, but I will shut up the Whole, with an useful Inference or two. d vmd vvi pno11 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi a-acp dt j-jn, p-acp dt j n1 cc crd. (3) sermon (DIV1) 36 Image 3
221 1. We may hence learn to live under a daily wise expectation of such a Calamity as this. 1. We may hence Learn to live under a daily wise expectation of such a Calamity as this. crd pns12 vmb av vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j j n1 pp-f d dt n1 c-acp d. (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
222 Our sins and follies of Life may easily provoke God. Our frail and obnoxious Nature daily exposes us; Our Sins and follies of Life may Easily provoke God. Our frail and obnoxious Nature daily exposes us; po12 n2 cc n2 pp-f n1 vmb av-j vvi np1. po12 j cc j n1 av-j vvz pno12; (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
223 and Old Age, which is one continu'd and unavoidable Sickness, will ere long creep upon the strongest of us, which therefore may put the wisest of us into a just expectation of such an hour. But then, and Old Age, which is one continued and unavoidable Sickness, will ere long creep upon the Strongest of us, which Therefore may put the Wisest of us into a just expectation of such an hour. But then, cc j n1, r-crq vbz crd vvd cc j n1, vmb p-acp av-j vvi p-acp dt js pp-f pno12, r-crq av vmb vvi dt js pp-f pno12 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d dt n1. p-acp av, (3) sermon (DIV1) 37 Image 3
224 2. If it should be our lot to be thus dealt with, let us not despise this indulgence of Providence, the Helps and Ministries of him whom God hath appointed his Messenger, his Interpreter; that he may minister to us in all those usefull assistances, of which we may then stand in so much need, 2. If it should be our lot to be thus dealt with, let us not despise this indulgence of Providence, the Helps and Ministries of him whom God hath appointed his Messenger, his Interpreter; that he may minister to us in all those useful assistances, of which we may then stand in so much need, crd cs pn31 vmd vbi po12 n1 pc-acp vbi av vvn p-acp, vvb pno12 xx vvi d n1 pp-f n1, dt n2 cc n2 pp-f pno31 ro-crq np1 vhz vvn po31 n1, po31 n1; cst pns31 vmb vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp d d j n2, pp-f r-crq pns12 vmb av vvi p-acp av d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 3
225 and for which the Church has accordingly provided such tender and comprehensive Offices. and for which the Church has accordingly provided such tender and comprehensive Offices. cc p-acp r-crq dt n1 vhz av-vvg vvd d j cc j n2. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 3
226 Now to God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost, be all Honour, Now to God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost, be all Honour, av p-acp np1 dt n1, np1 dt n1, cc np1 dt j n1, vbb d n1, (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 3
227 and Glory, and Praise, now and for ever. Amen. THE END. and Glory, and Praise, now and for ever. Amen. THE END. cc n1, cc n1, av cc p-acp av. uh-n. dt vvb. (3) sermon (DIV1) 38 Image 3

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